🇪🇺 Deutschland • Permanent
Head of Global Hygiene (d/f/m)
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📅 23 October 2026
Job Description
About this Position What youll doLeading the development and execution of a holistic global Hygiene Management strategyCreating an environment for sharing best practices and lessons learned among Henkel sites Create and drive implementation of the holistic Hygiene Management Strategy and related Programs together with the relevant Global, Regional and Local StakeholdersProvide and receive performance feedback, co-ordinate improvement needs and agree prioritiesDrive corrective and preventive action programs globally in partnership with relevant functions Close the gap in our ability to consistently meet the hygiene requirements Monitor performance and suggest improvements for hygiene management of the sites Developing Henkel's hygiene capabilities to meet the expectations of new and existing markets, including skills and capability building trainings What makes you a good fitMaster degree in Microbiology is preferable or related field such as Quality, Chemistry, other Sciences, Engineering or ManufacturingAt least 7 years experience of working in microbiological laboratories and practical applied microbiology in factory environmentsExperience managing Hygiene in regional or global set up in Henkel Consumer BrandsComfortable and adept at operating in a matrix management structure with direct and indirect relationshipsResilience, curiosity, and “doer” mentality paired with leadership skillsTravel ability of 50% globallyFluent English skillsSome perks of joining HenkelFlexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per yearDiverse national and international growth opportunitiesGlobal wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programsGender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeksEmployee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching sharesCompany Pension Plan 100% financed by HenkelMEGA Preventive Health InsuranceCareFlex Supplementary Care InsuranceMobility offer: My Henkel Bike and JobticketAt Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.Note: The email address you provide during the application process may also be used in later stages (e.g. for contract execution via digital tools). Please ensure that only you have access to this mailbox and that you can securely receive confidential information through it.
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